The 6 Species of Interviewers

You’ve applied for a job and managed to swing an interivew. But do you know who’s going interviewer will be? Sure, you can do some internet research, search for the person’s name, find out some brief biographical info, but that does not tell what she will really be like. Getting a quick read on her personality can give you a leg up on the competition. But how?

Over the years, I’ve noticed that people who interview job candidates tend to develop a distinct personal style. Here are the six most common types and how to identify them fast. If you can quickly read an interviewer’s style and establish rapport, you will appear more confident and knowledgeable.